Greetings! Here's your monthly guide to what's happening at CFCC. |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Cape Fear Community College
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Greetings from Jim Morton - CFCC President |
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Dear Sea Devil Community,
Happy New Year! Cape Fear Community College begins its spring term today and we are all hard at work helping students with last-minute questions as classes begin. Nationwide, community college enrollment is down, but we expect our enrollment numbers to be strong comparatively. Please encourage those who might be interested in enrolling at CFCC to visit CFCC.EDU for more information.
Like all of you, I am hopeful that the pandemic will soon be behind us. Although things are not back to normal at CFCC yet, we have certainly learned a great deal, and we are prepared for what lies ahead. This past year showed us how strong we can be, and taught us that we can adapt and excel through the unexpected.
Cape Fear Community College is continually propelled forward by our mission to serve the citizens of New Hanover and Pender counties. The collapse of some sectors of the economy over the last year will require many people to reinvent their careers and rethink future plans. As always, we are ready to serve our community by providing high-quality, affordable choices for our students and a dynamic, well-trained workforce to support area employers. The challenges of the past year remind us how very fortunate we are to be able to offer transformative educational opportunities. We hope this year will be much better for us all.
Thanks to all of you for your support. I look forward to all we will accomplish together in 2021.
Sincerely,
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Jim Morton, CFCC President |
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Here's a look at recent happenings at CFCC... |
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Rewarding Careers Start at CFCC |
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The spring 2021 Economic and Workforce Development course catalog is HERE! Browse hundreds of learning opportunities available to you at CFCC! From short-term training programs that'll prepare you for a career to courses that will enrich your life, there's sure to be something you'll want to add to your 2021 calendar.
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Thank You, Seacoast Wealth Management |
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Pictured from left to right: Logan Thompson, Director of Philanthropy, CFCC Foundation; Stephen Gaskins, CEO and Founder, Seacoast Wealth Management: Knox Gibson, Assistant VP, Seacoast Wealth Management
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We appreciate Seacoast Wealth Management for your support of the CFCC Foundation's Emergency Student Relief Fund! Your generosity allowed us to create a BRAND NEW scholarship for students in the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program. Thank you for helping students improve their lives through education and training! |
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Congrats to Our Electrical Lineworker Grads
December 8, 2020
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10 weeks of hard work paid off! These lineworkers are now ready to enter the workforce. Well done, grads!!
Dreaming of a career that will help you reach new heights? Learn more about our Electrical Lineworker program here! |
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Thank You: Wilma Supports CFCC Students |
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Each year, as part of WILMA's Women to Watch Awards, Wilma Magazine gives stipends to four local students to support their writing efforts. Students are nominated by officials with their school's writing programs. This year two students from CFCC and two students from UNCW each received $500 in assistance.
Congrats to these outstanding CFCC students:
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Megan Erne
Megan is currently attending Pender Early College High School and is pursuing her associate degree in arts at CFCC, with plans to graduate in May 2021. After graduation, Erne will transfer to a university to obtain her Master's in English.
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Sarah Rhue
Sarah recently received an associate in arts degree from CFCC. Visual arts and creative writing often intertwine themselves in her projects. Art, history, and nature are primary influences in her work and she is currently writing a historical fiction book series.
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Sea Devil Artists Collaborate On Project |
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We are proud of our talented Sea Devils! Recently, these Drawing 1 (Art 131) students designed a collaborative final project based on the concepts of jazz, that draws upon discovered parallels in their personal life experiences. The title of this piece is Hope and Despair, charcoal with collage, 2020, and is on display at the Student Center at CFCC's Surf City Center.
Student Artists from left to right: Jayse Attoe, Christina Speer-Rivero, and Cesar Flores
Amazing creativity, students!
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Terrence, Truck Driver Training Student at CFCC:
For over 20 years, Terrence dreamt of obtaining his commercial driver’s license (CDL). Now, twenty years and seven kids later, his dream came true.
Terrence fell in love with truck driving at age 21 while employed as a driver’s helper. Terrence’s colleague nudged him to give driving a try. And although at first intimidated at the prospect of driving a 24-foot box-truck, Terrence’s mind was set his first time behind the wheel. Terrence recalled, "I fell in love with it and I told my wife that was what I was going to do; I was going to become a truck driver."
Despite Terrence’s determination to obtain his CDL, his dream didn’t happen as quickly as he had hoped. Each time he focused on earning his CDL, his family grew. Over the years, the need to provide for his growing family had Terrence working in the military; for the fire department; and as a roofer—where a roof collapsed beneath him, broke his pelvis, back, arm, and hand. His injuries were so severe that he had to learn to walk again. But always, in the back of Terrence’s mind, was the desire to be a licensed truck driver.
Terrence, now 40 years old, discovered CFCC’s new short-term truck driver training program where he could earn his CDL in less than a year – at a fraction of the cost of other truck driving schools. He graduated from the program in November 2020 and in less than a month has had three job offers.
"It was a dream come true for me. I was in the process of giving up. I feel like I have a career now. This career will help me take care of my family financially. There are different opportunities I have now where I can have time with my wife and kids."
Read the full story here. |
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Phil, Sustainability Technologies Student:
I hold a bachelor's degree in Business from ECU and received a great education from East Carolina, but didn't really know what I wanted to do. Business can be applied to pretty much any industry and as I looked at where jobs were growing, I saw that sustainability and renewable energy were experiencing big growth here in the US. During my research, I found Cape Fear Community College. I live here in town and thought this would be a great opportunity, so I decided to pursue it.
Program Highlights:
The teachers really care and give us great educational scenarios. In my weatherization class, these scenarios can be directly applied to real-life processes, such as weatherization, installation work, electrician stuff.
Quality and Value:
Tuition is a great value and the ability to get the classes that I need will ensure I get a well-rounded education.
Great Opportunites:
I have just secured a part-time internship position at a local energy company, Above and Beyond Energy, where I'll be doing part-time air sealing.
Way to go, Phil! 👍 Learn more about CFCC's Sustainability Technologies program here. |
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In December, CFCC students participated in the annual "Tools for Techs" giveaway from the Downeast chapter of the NC Transportation Maintenance Council.
Each year, tools are donated by local businesses to equip students for the workforce. All of the donations were solicited locally by our diesel instructors. Students were judged by a panel in a list of categories including grades, attendance, recommendations from their employers, personal recommendations, and essay. Six CFCC students won prizes. Way to go, Sea Devils!
A big THANK YOU to the NC Transportation Maintenance Council and to the employers who donated prizes, including Triple T, Gregory Poole, Nash Equipment Co., Smithfields, the James Sprunt Foundation, and the Patrick Freeland Foundation.
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Public Safety: Airport Fire Fighter Class
December 7-9, 2020
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CFCC public safety students recently honed their skills during CFCC's Airport Firefighter class. The course is designed to present the Airport Firefighter candidate with information regarding firefighting operations at airports and on aircraft. Students gained the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of NFPA 1003: Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2019 edition). |
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New this Spring at CFCC: Women and History |
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Looking for a university transfer course? Want to know more about women's history in America? Register for HIS 162: Women and History with Dr. Kimberly Sherman!
Email: ksherman@cfcc.edu for more information.
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CFCC Grad Doing Exceptional Things! |
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Best-selling local author and CFCC grad Jason Mott is set to release his fourth novel this August. He was nominated for a 2009 Pushcart Prize award and Entertainment Weekly listed him as one of their 10 “New Hollywood: Next Wave” people to watch. We're proud of you, Jason!
Mott is a native of Bolton and attended CFCC before earning his BFA in fiction and MFA in poetry from UNCW.
Read his full story here.
StarNews photo
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A Look Back: CFCC Surf Team - 1976 |
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Yes, this was a thing! Check out this CFCC Surf Team photo from 1976! |
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Small Business Center Upcoming FREE Seminars |
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CFCC Small Business Center offers great resources to assist our local small businesses. Here's a glimpse at a few upcoming events. Please attend if you can and tell a friend!
Thursday, January 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Webinar: Market Your Business By Networking In Your Local Community
Tuesday, January 12, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Webinar: Marketing Your Business Online - Part 2, Content Marketing
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Thursday, January 14, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Webinar: Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Tuesday, January 19, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Webinar: Five-Part Series, Marketing Your Business Online
Part 3, Online Customer Acquisition
Topic: Marketing and Sales
This is just a snapshot of our offerings. View the entire list here. |
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Veterinary Medical Technology Info Session
- Friday, January 8, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- Friday, February 5, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Online Events - Access here
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Virtual Admissions Info Session
Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Online Event - Access here
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Surgical Technology Info Session
Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Online Event - Access here
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Info Session
Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Online Event - Access here
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Radiography Info Session
Online Event - Access here
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Dental Assisting Info Session
Online Event - Access here
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Practical Nursing Info Session
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Dental Hygiene Info Session
Online Event - Access here
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Medical Assisting Info Session
Friday, January 22, 2021, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Online Event - Access here
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Keep an eye on our social media for updates on program information sessions.
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News from the Wilson Center... |
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Wilson Center Collaborates with Wilmington Ballet Company to Stream Nutcracker
December 15, 2020
The Wilson Center worked with the Wilmington Ballet Company to bring this famous ballet online. Featuring a cast with varying abilities - from professionals to children, the scenes were filmed separately, keeping everyone apart, with part of the costuming incorporating masks and face shields to ensure safety.
“It feels wonderful because I get to finally dance again,” said the group’s youngest dancer, Adyllyn Lankos, “And express my feelings to the audience.”
Read the full story on WWAY. |
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